When it comes to recycling, we all make mistakes. Sometimes, we throw something in the wrong bin—or we aren’t sure what bin it belongs in and make an educated guess. And if you’ve ever wondered ...

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new ...

Not so fast. The reality is unfortunately far more complicated. Americans are locked into a dysfunctional relationship with plastic. Collectively, we generate approximately 33 million tons of plastic ...

Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

Many people don't know how to recycle milk cartons, as evidenced by this photo of three milk cartons erroneously placed in the paper bin at my office. Here's the truth, taken straight from the Carton ...